The latest news, press coverage, and campaign updates from Judge Patrick King's race for Madison County Circuit Judge.
Watch Judge Patrick King's RiverBender.com interview discussing his judicial campaign and the role of the courts in Madison County.
Watch the RiverBender interviewThe October 21, 2026 campaign event at Roasterz Coffee Co. in Wood River is now archived. View the original flyer and event details in Past Events.
View archived eventThe Friends of Patrick King campaign released an endorsement announcement featuring Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor and Judge Patrick G. King.
Read the endorsement releaseA new campaign video filmed at Historic Leclaire Field in Edwardsville focuses on Judge Patrick King's appointment to the bench, civil courtroom assignment, and view of public service in Madison County.
Read the video articleThe Collinsville Daily News featured Judge Patrick King in its local candidate coverage, giving voters another place to learn about his background, service, and campaign for the Third Judicial Circuit.
Read the News pageBallotpedia maintains election and candidate information pages for races across the country. Its candidate page for Patrick G. King lists him in the Illinois 3rd Circuit Court 2nd Subcircuit race and includes the November 3, 2026 general election date.
View the Ballotpedia candidate pageJustice David Overstreet of the Illinois Supreme Court administered the oath of office to Judge King at the Madison County Courthouse, with courthouse staff, attorneys, and fellow judges.
The Illinois State Bar Association's 2026 Judicial Advisory Poll reported a 92.86 overall rating for Judge King from participating attorney respondents and marked him Recommended. Candidates who receive 60% or more favorable responses from attorney respondents are rated Recommended.
Judge Patrick G. King officially announced his campaign for the 2nd Subcircuit seat in the November 2026 General Election, running on his record of judicial integrity and deep community roots.
As the November 2026 election approaches, check back for endorsements, event coverage, and press features.
For press inquiries, interview requests, or campaign information, please contact the Friends of Patrick King campaign.
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